Lifting the curtain on YHA's exciting glow ups

YHA has been hard at work renovating and upgrading rooms and amenities at some of its biggest locations. With YHA Sydney Central, YHA Sydney Harbour and YHA Brisbane City all receiving major transformations this year aimed at elevating the guest experience, and with more to come in 2025, it's easy to see why this is the start of an exciting new chapter for YHA and its members. Read on for a wrap up of the works completed...

New private rooms

(YHA Sydney Central, YHA Sydney Harbour, YHA Brisbane City)

A newly renovated King Ensuite room at YHA Brisbane City

Private rooms at all three properties have been completely refurbished, with premium joinery and bed frames (featuring personal charging and light), high-quality mattresses, refreshed interior decor and Smeg tea and coffee station as standard.

These upgrades now see all private rooms at these properties elevated to the same high standard previously seen at YHA Sydney Harbour.

New co-living rooms

(YHA Sydney Central, YHA Sydney Harbour, YHA Brisbane City)

Guests in co-living rooms now enjoy increased comfort, connectivity and privacy (Pictured: YHA Sydney Central)

YHA has re-imagined the traditional hostel experience with fully renovated co-living rooms at all three of these bustling properties. Refurbishments include brand new privacy bunks featuring high-quality mattresses, personal charging and light for all guests, and privacy curtains to ensure a good night’s rest. These rooms also feature refreshed interior decor and are equipped with large bespoke cabinet-style lockers for guests to store their belongings individually and securely.

New ensuite & communal bathrooms

(YHA Sydney Central, YHA Brisbane City)

A renovated communal bathroom at YHA Sydney Central

Ensuite and communal bathrooms have undergone complete renovation at these two major inner-city properties – fully stripped and reconfigured with a sleek, modern and clean aesthetic, high-quality fittings and fixtures and Dyson hand dryers in communal facilities.

Refreshed and refurbished common areas

(YHA Sydney Central, YHA Sydney Harbour, YHA Brisbane City)

YHA Sydney Central's 'breakout room' on Level 1

Guests can look forward to spending time and socialising in comfortable, brand new feeling spaces across all three properties. Common areas and hallways have been redecorated, receiving a brighter and refreshed look with new paint, flooring, seating and interior design touches.

Bold new painted wayfinding has also been added to hallways and other high traffic areas to help guests locate each YHA's great facilities with ease.

New harbour-view rooftop bar

(YHA Sydney Harbour)

The rooftop bar serves a diverse range of on-tap beers, wine, spirits and cocktails. 

YHA Sydney Harbour's iconic rooftop has received its greatest boon yet with the complete permanent fit-out of a rooftop bar, allowing guests to enjoy harbour-view drinks in one of the most stunning locations in the entire YHA network. This is just the latest in a slew of upgrades at YHA Sydney Harbour and across the network to elevate YHA's food and beverage offerings to a best-in-class standard.

There's never been a more exciting time to be a YHA member. Book your stay today and stay to activate your YHA membership and access the best rates and partner discounts across Australia!